EPSCIE140
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces the study of psychology and human behaviour and how it can be applied in the understanding of everyday life. This course covers the key conceptual and theoretical approaches to psychology including the latest research findings. This introductory course will provide students with an overview of the discipline of psychology and an understanding of how the study of the mind and human behaviour can be applied in various real world contexts. This course emphasises a scientific understanding of human behaviour and psychology.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise the historical and contemporary approaches to the psychological investigation of the interaction between mind, body, and society.
2. Apply scientific reasoning for the evaluation of psychological research.
3. Recognise foundational concepts in selected content areas of psychology.
4. Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to interpret various aspects of everyday life.
5. Use critical thinking to effectively evaluate the scientific evidence in the digital world.
6. Employ a range of academic reading, writing, and research skills, including analytical and critical thinking, at a level suitable for successful university study at the undergraduate level.
Content
- Foundational concepts and theories of psychology
- The biological bases of behaviour, perception, psychological disorders and social behaviour
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Report: Lab Report
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
Written Assignment: Reflection
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPSCIE140 - Semester 1, 2024 (Centralcst) (PDF, 269.8 KB)
- EPSCIE140 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 270.8 KB)
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